Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Pay: $25.65 - $35.50 per hour plus a $3,000 sign-and-stay bonus.

Schedule

3rd shift: 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Benefits

Available first day of hire.

About the role

Primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveying systems/types of industrial equipment for a poultry processing plant. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance using blueprints and diagrams to verify that all equipment is operating within required specifications and tolerances. May perform periodic testing and inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying systems, etc.) using blueprint and schematic drawings to ensure equipment is performing safely to required specifications.
• Identify root cause of basic mechanical issues and perform repairs by welding, fabricating parts, basic pipefitting, or replacing defective components; notify appropriate personnel if further attention is required.
• Identify unsafe conditions and correct them; report to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on your own.
• Assist with maintaining a file of blueprints and operating manuals and procedures as needed.
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1.
• Minimum 1 year experience in industrial machine predictive and preventative maintenance or demonstrated applicable mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Ability to operate/use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs).
• Work around raw, live animal odors.